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Master Craftsman: Use of Literary Devices in Edgar Allan Poe's Short Stories Lesson PlanMaster Craftsman: Use of Literary Devices in Edgar Allan Poe's Short Stories Lesson Plan
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Literacy Design Collaborative
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7th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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Master Craftsman: Use of Literary Devices in Edgar Allan Poe's Short Stories

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This Master Craftsman: Use of Literary Devices in Edgar Allan Poe's Short Stories lesson plan also includes:
  • Edgar Allan Poe's Short Stories
  • Berenice
  • The Black Cat
  • Hop-Frog
  • Ligeia
  • The Masque of the Red Death
  • The Oval Portrait
  • The Tell-Tale Heart
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Make the writing process a breeze for literary lovers. Scholars identify literary elements in Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart. They then choose their own short story from Edgar Allan Poe and repeat the processes independently. The final product is an informational writing piece describing literary elements supported by text evidence.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

literary devices, word meanings, informative writing

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Pair readers who choose the same short story to discuss their ideas together

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  • Some of Poe's stories refer to dark topics, such as murder

Pros

  • Suggests extension activities
  • Includes activities for all parts of the reading process (pre-reading, active reading, post reading)

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.8.4 W.8.2.a

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